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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.74, 1,248.31 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.74, 1,248.31 and 573.19 is: 858.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.74 : 1,248.31 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.74/1,248.31 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.74x = 1,248.31 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.74x = 715,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,518.81/833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.20

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